Police responded to a call about a man with a knife at a mall. When officers encountered James Reising, he allegedly threatened them with a knife. At least two officers shot and killed him.
Agency: Jefferson City Police Department
Motive: Domestic Disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: James Reising
Death Date: January 3, 2021
County: Cole
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 6478